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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,324.85, 21,447.59 and 10,804.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,324.85, 21,447.59 and 10,804.19 is: 16,176.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,324.85 : 21,447.59 = 10,804.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,324.85/21,447.59 = 10,804.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,324.85x = 21,447.59 × 10,804.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,324.85x = 231,723,676.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,723,676.14/14,324.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,176.34

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